MV Agusta Brutale 1090R – The Ultimate Hyper-Naked Experience
Purchased new straight from Italy and delivered on 22 July 2017, this MV Agusta Brutale 1090R is a masterpiece of motorcycle art and performance, ready for a new home.
There are fast bikes, and then there’s the Brutale 1090R. Often described as the pinnacle of hyper-nakeds, this machine is quintessentially Italian: thrilling, aggressive, refined, and dripping with charisma. Powered by the legendary F4-derived inline-four engine, it delivers raw, exhilarating performance with just the right touch of modern electronic refinement.
When I purchased this bike, I test-rode the KTM SuperDuke 1290 and Ducati Monster 1200, two giants of the naked class. Neither came close to the Brutale’s visceral experience. Compared to the Ducati, the MV’s electronics are beautifully straightforward, letting you feel the true muscle of the engine, yet still offering 8-level traction control, Bosch 9+ ABS with Brembo brakes, rear wheel lift mitigation, and a user-friendly “Normal” ride mode.
Highlights & Features:
• Legendary 4-cylinder F4 engine (0–100km/h in just 3 seconds)
• Premium adjustable suspension and best-in-class handling
• Domino quick-action throttle for an extra hit of adrenaline
• Shod with MV-recommended Pirelli Rosso III tyres, outstanding grip in all conditions
• Full-service history with original dealer, paperwork included
Extensive Accessories and Upgrades (Over $4,000 in value):
• Genuine MV Agusta trickle charger
• R&G tail tidy and Oggys (crash protection – not installed)
• CNC LED indicators front and rear
• Colour-matched footpegs (rider and passenger)
• CNC bar-end mirrors
• Custom colour-matched stand
• Evolution Bike carbon fibre upgrades:
- Solo seat unit (carbon, embossed single seat)
- Embossed Rear wheel hugger
- Embossed exhaust protection
• Belly pan (professionally colour-matched)
• Suede and leather double seat with MV embossing
• Three seat options and three mirror options
• Rear paddock stand, original mirrors and indicators (never used), original tail assembly
Every part added is either genuine MV or high-end Evolution Bike (Milan, Italy) accessories, with carbon fibre pieces featuring the iconic MV logo.
Why This Brutale?
• More torque, faster access to power (peak torque at 8,100 rpm) compared to newer models
• Lighter and more responsive than the latest generation—with more character
• Genuine single-owner bike, meticulously maintained, only ridden by me
If you crave a machine that is raw yet refined, fast yet controllable and unmistakably Italian, then this is your bike.